Cost of living in Portugal compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (£8) | £11 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£5.95) | £5.76 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.76 (£2.53) | £3.33 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.58 (£0.53) | £0.87 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.14 (£1.96) | £2.43 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (£1.22) | £2.10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.44 (£4.07) | £4.04 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.24 (£1.14) | £1.88 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (£1.00) | £0.90 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (£0.83) | £1.69 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.40 (£4.03) | £8 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (£1.73) | £1.91 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (£0.77) | £1.01 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,107 (£1,013) | £1,966 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €726 (£664) | £1,239 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (£106) | £156 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €708 (£648) | £1,248 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €495 (£453) | £1,023 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €133 (£122) | £92 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (£25) | £23 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (£300) | £328 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (£94) | £79 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£9) | £6 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£6) | £12 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (£70) | £69 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (£28) | £31 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (£68) | £72 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €77 (£70) | £76 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,403 (£23,247) | £19,898 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (£1.33) | £1.23 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (£33) | £95 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.83) | £3.88 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (£50) | £78 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.01 (£2.75) | £3.36 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.58 (£3.28) | £1.55 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.95 (£3.61) | £3.12 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (£1.23) | £1.85 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (£1.90) | £1.45 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£11) | £12 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (£26) | £29 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£12) | £20 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (£39) | £108 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (£39) | £57 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£7) | £9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.43 (£2.23) | £3.11 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.06 (£1.88) | £4.64 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €470 (£430) | £418 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (£0.10) | £0.12 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (£39) | £38 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (£4.52) | £11 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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